"Singapore Airlines Tightens Safety After Severe Turbulence Incident"
TL;DR
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, causing a sudden 178-foot drop in altitude over 4.6 seconds, leading to injuries among passengers and crew and the death of a 73-year-old passenger. The incident, which occurred over Burma, prompted an emergency landing in Bangkok. Investigations are ongoing with cooperation from various aviation authorities.
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